Waves and Wine: Sonoma

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Preconceived Notions

2007 Morlet "La Portion Doree" Semillion Sauvignon Blanc Blend, Sonoma, CA ($95 at Passionfish)

When I blind-tasted this, I was sure it was Chardonnay. I thought it was more like a white Burgundy. It was round, saw oak and displayed melon aromas. Some Sauvignon Blancs are crisp and lean, but this one was a California fatty. My girl Lindsay and I were both tricked. We thought it was Chard.--even though she blind-tasted me. We were pleasantly surprised whem we read the back of the bottle. It read: Semillion/Sauv. Blanc.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Sonoma Chardonnay

2005 Peay “Hyde Vineyard” – At $155, I sold this to the folks in the magnum room. It was round, and tasted good. However, they didn’t finish the bottle, so I saved some to taste on the next day it seemed a bit oxidized. Last tasted summer of 2010 Drink now 

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I'm lucky to be a 31-year-old surf punk that gets to sample rare wines like the 1922 Pol Roger, the 1959 Petrus and the 2001 D.R.C. Richebourg--that doesn't mean those wines are always good, or worth the price. Since I've worked as a sommelier (in Monterey, CA) for high-end restaurants like Casanova, the Sardine Factory, and Marinus, I've honed my palate and I can choose a good bottle that won't break the bank. When I have enough time and money, I like to travel with my girl Lindsay Jackson to places with great wine and waves. I'm a certified sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) and am available to drink wine. Call: 831-521-8606 or e-mail: pwetterau@gmail.com

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Preconceived Notions

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Sonoma Chardonnay

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